( Still three weeks ago ~ On Earth)
" Should I just die? Kill myself? Or Run far away where no one could ever find me?" Scarlett sighed as she asked herself while staring out of the window of her room, which is now a reflection of her feelings and mood. Her face dropped gloomily, her empty eyes watching everyone in a high mood as always, laughing and playing around, smiling and giggling like the whole world evolves around them while she's stuck in the shell of loneliness and scars. Her fingers clasped together like in search of a hopeless companion with her nose exhaling a continuous weary sigh. The faces that smiled at each other were the same faces that bullied her countless times, called her names, and trampled on her because she was the shadow of the entire pack. " Are you thinking of committing suicide again?". The voice interrupted her thought with a startle. She looked back and chuckled at seeing her best friend standing by the doorstep with her funny, angry face on. " Don't give me that fake laugh; what are you doing?" she asked, walking towards her and taking a peep out of the window. She could see the pack members having a nice moment by doing a wolf racing competition. She sighed before turning to her, "You're not thinking about that, are you? This is the moment of celebration you know that?", " What celebration?", Scarlett asked, her face wearing its gloominess back as she walked towards her bed and sat on it, " What do you mean by what celebration, you're meeting Alpha Damien today", her best friend's voice cooed, " So?", " So?? Did you just say so? He's your mate. Did you know how excited I was when I heard that the moon goddess has chosen his mate, and it's you?". Scarlett rolled her eyes, " don't get too excited Elora, there's no way he'd accept me ", " Give me reasons why he won't accept you, you're beautiful, intelligent, modest, hardworking....", " Just stop!" Scarlett clenched her fist around her blue armless gown; tears began to gather around her eyes the more she fought it, " just stop, Elora. Beautiful? Intelligent? Don't flatter me, you know how much everyone despises me, how much no one wants me around, what do they call me? An outcast? The pack cat?", " Scarlett..", " Just stop", she interrupted her, "No one wants me Lora, no one wants a werewolf who can't shift to a wolf, no one wants a mate who can't stand up for herself, a mate who has nothing to offer, you think a whole Alpha Damien is even going to spare me a glance?", " He will ", " Don't be so assured, " I don't wish my life for anyone else; it sucks," She said, turning away from Elora. " Don't talk like that, we should be in a good mood not this sullen mood of yours", She sighed, "This is probably the mood I'll die in", " Hey", she whacked her shoulder, " never say that again", " Ouch! That hurts", " It should. And just because things ain't how we want them now doesn't mean it's never going to be okay", " Do you think it'll ever be?", " That's one thing about life, one mysterious thing. Anything can change; your life, your history, who you are, what you are, can change any moment". Scarlett scoffed, "In the dream?", Elora smiled, "No, it takes just a day. Not a day, just an hour, just that one hour, one action, one decision, one word, it takes just one hour for the story to change", " My story, will change in just an hour?", " Not only your story, it could be anything, could be anyone, could be anything, all it takes is just an hour, so.. let's wait for that hour which I believe will happen soon", Scarlett felt goosebumps all over her and looked at Elora, " Why do I have a strong feeling that word is for you". She stared into Elora's eyes with so much worry and concern. " Those words are not for me; they are for you; you're the one, Scarlett; you're the one who's not seeing this amazing news as a chance for a new life." Scarlett shut her eyes tight and opened them again, lacking resolve. " A new life? I'm not like you, Elora, I'm not like you, who everyone loves and adores; you are one of the most beautiful werewolves in the pack; who wouldn't easily fall for you? You have everything and here I am, with nothing. My father doesn't even accept me; what makes you think Alpha Damien will?" a hint of jealousy and anger hung in her voice. Elora swallowed hard when she heard that, her fingers curled up, but before it hit deeper she masked it up like she always does and looked up at Scarlett with a smile and so much love. She understood Scarlett's fears and every single thing she said, she knew what she had been through, how much she had been humiliated by everyone, blamed for killing her mother who died in childbirth, how her father despised her and didn't want her around, how she is always bullied and the fact that she couldn't turn to wolf makes the whole situation worse. Elora knows she's scared, she's frustrated, and she hates herself, she stood up and held her hand, " I love you, Scarlett, and you know how much I adore you. I don't have everything, and stop saying you have nothing 'cause you have me." Tears streamed down Scarlett's cheeks freely, " You're lucky you know, you have parents who love and cherish you, a man who's your mate and loves you so much and that which you love back, and you're also getting married in a three week, how lucky you are ", " You're also lucky, my mate is not an Alpha, and here you are, about to own one of the most powerful Alpha in the seven packs. " Scarlett burst into laughter, "Did you just say own? That is a dream", " Which is about to come true", " I don't think so", she sighed and wiped her tears off with the back of her hand, " I honestly wished that moon goddess would leave me alone; why would she even choose me? I know that even the gods have abandoned me, but she doesn't have to remind me of that. I hate her", " Don't, "Elora chuckled, " I'm sure she has her reasons, and you can't tell; she might have a life-changing surprise for you. " Scarlett rolled her eyes and shook her head, "life-changing. Indeed, you have no idea how much I wish there was nothing called moon goddess 'cause she ruined my life." " Okay, you need to stop all this, no one ruins anyone's life, and stop overthinking about whether Alpha Damien will accept you or not and get ready to leave", " I'm ready; this is how I'm going, "she said, looking at her blue gown and wedge heels. " You've got to be kidding me right?, you think I'm going to follow a lady with a pale face?", " Follow? Who said you're following me", " I told myself, of course, you don't think I'm planning to send you off to another pack alone, do you?". Scarlett walked to grab her purse nonchalantly before turning to Elora one more time, " I'm not going with anyone, I don't want anyone to be there when I'm getting rejected, that'll be humiliating ", " You can't be serious Scarlett ", " Yes, I am Elora", she said, walking out of the room while Elora chased after her. On getting to the sitting room, she halted her steps and swallowed hard to see Karine, Misha, and Cynthia. " Hey, Scarlett, "Cynthia greeted with a smirk. Their presence felt like a nightmare to Scarlett and she tried not to tremble in their presence." what are they doing here?", Scarlett asked turning back at Elora, " They...", " What do you mean what are we doing here? Of course, to go along with you to Alpha Damien's mansion." Karine cut Lora's short, chewing her gum loudly l. Scarlett's breath trembled as she clenched her fist before raising her head to look at Elora, " Do you bring them here?" she asked, " They said they want to come along", " With whose permission?", " Scarlett..", " Stop! I don't need anyone to follow me, I'm good on my own", she said and turned to leave, " You sure you're good? I mean, I guess you might need someone to console you when he brutally rejects you". Cynthia chuckled forcing back a laughter. " Karine!", Elora called angrily. " Thanks for your gesture but I don't need you", she said before storming out of the room. " Scarlett! Scarlett!!," Elora called after her but she left without looking back, hopping into the waiting car that drove off the moment she got in. " Seriously Karine?"
" The rejection of course", " Who said I'm rejecting you?". Like the whole time stopped Scarlett felt her blood stop flowing too out of shock. " Eh?" her widened eyes and agape mouth let out. Damien gave her a smile that was so charming and soothing, " I'm not rejecting you as my mate, Scarlett; my purpose for calling this meeting is for us to meet and get to know each other, not to reject you". Scarlett eyes were still wide open, it felt like a dream, and she nearly forgot how to breathe. " Are you..serious? You're not..rejecting me?", " No", he chuckled, " why would I reject you, you're such a beautiful lady", "I.I. I can't offer anything", she let out in confusion. He smirked, " really? I don't think so", " I'm serious, I can't even turn into a wolf I'm all pack's shadow", " Not to me. And don't worry about not being able to transform. I'm an alpha, I'll protect you", he said and they both got lost in each other's stare. He stood up and went to sit right b
Elora twisted the knob of the door open, stepping into the bright sitting room. The slamming sound of the door closing alerted her mother of the arrival of someone in the room. " I'm home" " she announced, collapsing on the couch, tilting her head to the back, and staring at the Chandelier that hung over at the center of the room. Confirming it was her daughter, " You're back, how was your day dear?", She asked strolling out of the kitchen corner," It was nice," Elora replied, getting warm up with the coolness and warmness of the room, unlike where she was coming from," and your,s, Mum?"." It was good, business was fine", Mrs. Dora said emerging into the sitting room and joining Elora on the couch." I thought you were going with Scarlett to see the alpha until I saw your message that you're at Jordan's party instead"," Yeah.."," What happened? Why didn't you follow her?"," She told me she wants to go alone"," Just like that? Did you guys fight?"," Not at all. Just some this-
The wedding preparations buzzed with a joyful energy that filled every corner of the house. Scarlett wasn't expecting the day to be that bright, all thanks to her friend, Elora, who was moving from one corner to another, making sure everything was perfect and in order. The floral scent of freshly delivered bouquets wafted through the air, mingling with the faint aroma of coffee brewing in the kitchen and a symphony of chaos and excitement. Dresses hung like ethereal clouds on wardrobe doors, while trays of makeup and hairpins sprawled across the countertops, ready to work their transformative magic.While getting things ready, Elora's gaze fell on the bride, seated on a high-backed chair in her ivory lace gown, which draped carefully across her lap with the stylist behind her. Elora dropped the veil in her hand and walked up to her; she smiled and bent to her level, holding her hand and whispering words of calm. Elora, dressed in a simple yet elegant bridesmaid dress, she exudes a qu
Scarlett's feet trembled as she walked down the stairs, her heart felt so heavy with aches that's suffocating. The light of her hope was extinguished within a second. Her body wanted to burst into laughter and screams." Why? Why? Why me?", she was still asking herself when she bumped into someone at the end of the stairs. She looked up with her teary eyes to see the blonde lady, Moraine." Good evening," she greeted with nothing but emptiness in her voice and then made walk away, but Moraine pulled her back roughly with her hair.Familiar with the situation and pain, Moraine was pulling her hair while her two friends stood behind her. The situation reminded her of Karine and her friends.She gasped at the irony, but Moraine pulled her hair harder, and this time it hurt her, and she yelped in pain." Who do you think you are, strolling in here like a goddess, and stealing my friend's man, you've got no fear"," Ah! Please let go", she cried grabbing Moraine's hand as she pulled her ha
(The same night: The Divine realm) Rionaya smiled, enjoying the entertainment that had become consistent, the blissful moment that soothed her thoughts and mind, the serene atmosphere that hid away her longing to break the monotony. " Your Majesty! ", Eron's sudden call jolted her out of her peaceful embrace. She glared at him sharply, " Have you lost your senses? What makes you startle me like that?", " I'm sorry my lord, it's very urgent". She rolled her eyes and raised her palm, stopping the show immediately before turning back to him. " What's it?", " You have been summoned, my lord, to the divine courtroom." Naya frowned as she heard that, and she wondered what was going on. The huge golden door opened for Naya to walk in with Eron strolling behind her. All eyes turned to her as she strode in, her soundless walking steps against the bright white glassy floor. She bowed slightly before the king using the corner of her eyes to scan the golden room. ' why have a
Misha covered her legs with the duvet, ensuring she was lying comfortably and adjusting the pillow properly to avoid her having neck pain." Didn't the pack's doctor say she'd wake up soon?", Cynthia asked as soon as Misha stepped away," That's what he said, she's out of danger and her wounds have all healed, faster than I thought "," Then why is she not awake yet? It's been three days now."Misha sighed, " I also don't know; c'mon, let's go; I'm starving, "she said, pulling her along with her and gently closing the door behind her." Or perhaps is it the deja vu of what happened to Scarlett that's preventing her from waking up?", Cynthia asked more like a realization.Misha rolled her eyes, " how can an unconscious person have a deja vu about her friend's death"," Scarlett's spirit might be preventing her from waking up"," Not that your superstitions again ", she said shaking her head," It's not a superstition, think about it, the doctor said she's okay, she's out of danger but
" they've done nothing but wickedness just to make my life miserable, and I guess they're all jealous of me, and I'm going to show them what....".Before Naya could finish venting out her frustration about the whole situation, Elora switched, taking control of her body." Hey!", Naya yelled, " that's rude!".Elora bit her lips hard, hot tears gathered in her eyes but her lips kept moving from clenching jaw to ridiculous laughter." There's really a goddess in me," she chuckled at the unbelievable situation, " guess heaven can at least do this."A tear streamed down her eyes, and her nose became watery." So moon goddess, what can you do? What power do you have? Can I control your power now that you're in me?", she asked the tangible questions for her purpose.Naya groaned, "What kind of dense vessel are you? They took my powers; they took everything."Her response pissed Elora off; she grunted, "You really are rude", she mumbled to herself, trying to get hold of herself before burstin
Elora moaned in her sleep and stirred to the other side which she regretted immediately as the ray of light shone into her eyes. She groaned and quickly tossed back.With her eyes closed but her consciousness awake, she let her body feel the softness of the queen-sized bed, enjoying the coziness. Everything feels normal, the scent lingering in the air, and the atmosphere around her feels like nothing tragic ever happened in her life, and it makes her wish everything that has happened so far were just a nightmare. But even if they happened to just be a nightmare, the way her hatred boils for Jordan in her heart, she doesn't think she'd ever love him again. And her mother. She would still be alive, and she wouldn't have a stained memory of her family anymore.The thought made her pleased facial expression turned sour and with her heart aching so much, she slowly pulled herself up from the bed. She sat up looking around." It's not a nightmare," she mumbled and an exhale escaped from he
The scent of Elora alerted Larsen that she was present, and he turned around to see her frozen with her eyes bugging out of the socket, looking at his hand full of lungs and dripping with blood." Fuck!" he mumbled under his breath, " what's she doing here?" he dropped his lungs and grabbed a gun from one of the guards with him, and with his bloody hand, he shot the other man who was still on his knees dead through the forehead.The sound of the gun startled Elora, and the next second, Larsen grasped her wrist tightly and began pulling her away from the scene. His grasp was strong and hurt a little, but she was too shocked to speak. Realizing this was the first time she witnessed his brutality.They did not say a word to each other till they got back to the suite and locked the door behind them. He dragged her to the sitting room, boiling." I told you to stay right here!" he yelled, startling her.~ holy moon! He's so pissed ~" What part of waiting here do you not understand?" his d
'I hate him, I hate him so much. He was never truly nice; he was just pretending, one minute he'll make me feel like he might actually have a few feelings, might be nice, might just be a misunderstanding, and then the next minute, he'll be a total jerk, a ruthless, brutal asshole. I can't believe I let myself be deceived by someone like him. Of course, he's the Alpha; he believes he can do anything and everything he wants. Oh, the heaven! I'm so furious; why was he so nice, and what's with all the talk that he'll help me get revenge? Is attempting to kill me his way of helping me?'Elora threw him another dagger glare as she followed him into the building with hundreds of thoughts running through her mind." Naya?," she called in a whisper but Naya could hear her loud and clear,~ I'm with you~" We really cannot trust him,"~ no, I don't think we can ~" I have to get away from him, his intentions might really be to kill me,"~ I'm ready for any plan you have but...~ Naya quickly int
Vicky and Isha exclaimed upon arriving at the dining room where such a feast was served; the table was filled up with different delicacies, appetizers, desserts, and fresh wine. It feels indeed like a dream to Isha while Vicky was uncomfortable." Um, we don't think this is right," she said feeling more nervous, " a slave like us, joining you for such a luxurious meal, we're unworthy of it,"" You're not," Magnus replied, staring back into her blue ocean eyes, and his wolf jumped in excitement just by her presence in the same room with him.Her eyes were so beautiful he nearly got lost in them." I'm sorry my lord, we really appreciate this gesture but rumors may spread and this may...,"" This is my first time inviting other werewolves to dinner and I got turned down?".His sad remark pierced through Isha's chest, " Of course not, my lord, we're greatly honored, and we'd also love to join you."" What?!" Vicky exclaimed almost in a whisper; she looked at Isha in disbelief and couldn'
" hey, Isha," Vicky called as soon as she entered the kitchen and sighted Isha, along with some other slaves, carrying out their kitchen duties." Vicky?" Isha called, surprised to see her in the kitchen, " what are you doing here?" she asked, wiping her hands clean with the napkin." See you're still doing the dishes, I thought you'd be done by now,"" Um, just a little bit more time; I'm almost done," she said, taking a second look at the few plates remaining to be washed, " where's Elly?"" She was called by the Alpha this afternoon, I haven't seen her since then,"" Okay, will..you wait for some minutes for me to quickly round this up?"" Sure, why not, or do you need any help?""Nayy, I've got this," she replied, returning Vicky's smile." Well since I'm not doing anything for now, I might as well assist, you can do the washing, I'll rinse and dry it for you," she said moving to her side without waiting for her protest," You really do have your way with things, huh."Vicky chuck
" How will you help me?" Elora asked turning to Larsen one more time." Not here," with that, he pulled her away from the upper floor, and they both walked out of the clubhouse.After getting seated in the car that started moving as soon as the door was closed, Larsen said to her," In what way do you want me to help you? If you want him dead, I can promise to deliver his head to you in the morning,"" No," she shook her head, " I don't want him dead."A little surprised, he turned to look at her; he had seen her kill Elia's guest, sentenced because she killed some as well, and now she doesn't want him dead? Is he because he's her mate." Ain't you discriminating?" he asked sounding offended," In what way?"" You want to seek revenge; you killed others but did not want to kill him. Do you still love him?"" What? No way, not anymore,"" You sure?."She looked at him, "More than a hundred percent; I feel nothing but hatred towards him; he betrayed me, he betrayed my love and trust, an
" You're not here for stripping; you're here as a sex slave," he said and pushed her into the room full of moans, grunts, groans, and the sound of slamming skins.Like he knew she'd scream next, he quickly covered her mouth and muffled the scream. Elora's eyes were widely opened upon the sight before her, she felt her blood drained to her stomach and her head spin. It was an open sex room where they'd see one another having sex, freely exchange the ladies, and have sex however or whoever they wanted or desired." Do you know how much this section makes a day?" he whispered to her ear, " twenty million dollars and each sex slave at least receives seventy thousand dollars a day, none of them are any of my slaves, they came to work out of their addiction, some to pay off debts, some for their family, but you? You'll be doing it for free."Elora felt her world crumbling, every cell in her body was screaming, and her legs were inching to run as fast as she could. She? Here? With these ani
Hour after hour, after minutes of thorough body scrubbing, pedicure and manicure was done, painting of the nails with fine paint, drying the hair and styling it more beautifully, applying some light makeup on her, and finally clothing her in a very beautiful black gown with silver beads adorned on it. It was an off-the-shoulder dress with a simple cut to the thigh; the dress fitted her body, displaying her shape to the waist region.After sliding her feet into the silver t-strap peep-toe platform heels and putting on silver earrings, a full-standing mirror was placed in front of her to check herself out." Is it to your standard?" the stylist asked cautiously.Elora gasped, looking at herself in the mirror; she knew she was always a beautiful lady, but this look she was staring at was on another level. She looked breathtaking, stunning to earth.~ holy moon! Is this my vessel?~ Naya asked after exclaiming.Elora's hand slowly moved towards her face as she stared at the mirror with par
Elora walked into the study room after Larsen, she stood with her arms folded beneath her breast while she glared across the room at him.Larsen sat quietly behind his study desk before finally looking up at her to ask if she slept well when he saw her murderous glare fixed on him." Why are you frowning?"" None of your business."A disbelief scoff escaped from his lips as he heard her cold, angry response. She looked away from him angrily." Did you just say none of my business?"" Why? Is it?" she looked at him giving him a weird angry expression," Some nerves you've got there."She looked away still frowning." I asked you a damn question," he asked, his baritone voice getting more rigid," Why should I answer you?" she turned back at him, shaking her head as she spoke with a mockery expression, turning her eyes and her nose moving funnily, "Why are you frowning? Who was the one frowning this morning? You refused to answer my greeting and even called me stupid so it's none of you